The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger debuted on radio in 1933 and broadcast 3377 live episodes from 1933 to 1955, running recorded episodes until May 1956. The show created a multimedia empire, giving birth to novels, comics, movies, and a highly successful TV show while the radio show was still running.
| File:Beemer Silver.jpg Brace Beemer as the Lone Ranger with Silver | |
| Genre | Western |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | English |
| Home station | WXYZ (Detroit) Mutual NBC Blue ABC |
| Starring | Earle Graser Brace Beemer John Todd |
| Creators | George W. Trendle Fran Striker |
| Writers | Fran Striker |
| Exec. producers | George W. Trendle |
| Air dates | January 31, 1933 to May 17, 1956 |
| No. of episodes | 3377 |
| Opening theme | "William Tell Overture" by Gioachino Rossini |
History
Cast & Crew
- The Lone Ranger was played by three primary actors:
- George Seaton (under the name George Stenius) (January 31–May 9, 1933)
- Earle Graser (May 16, 1933–April 7, 1941)
- Brace Beemer (April 18, 1941 to the end)
- Tonto was played by John Todd for the majority of the show's run.
- Announcers:
- Creators: George W. Trendle and Fran Striker
- Director: James Jewell
- Head Writer: Fran Striker